Engineering Intern

NFI Industries•Rincon, GA

About The Position

As an Engineering Intern, you will be a full member of the Distribution Engineering team, bridging theoretical data and physical operations. You will spend time on the warehouse floor to understand supply-chain processes and use those insights to drive measurable improvements in productivity. The role includes learning distribution operations, conducting time studies and data analysis, supporting continuous improvement initiatives, documenting procedures, and updating site drawings.

Requirements

Be a current junior or senior pursuing a bachelor’s degree; Industrial Engineering is preferred.
Alternatively, be a current master’s candidate pursuing an Industrial Engineering major.
Have excellent oral and written communication skills.
Have strong organizational skills.
Have experience with Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.

Nice To Haves

Experience with AutoCAD or similar software.

Responsibilities

Participate in warehouse operations weekly to learn the processes and equipment used in a distribution environment.
Build knowledge of Distribution operations through weekly warehouse work, site visits, meetings, and training during the internship.
Work as a full member of the distribution engineering team to fulfill business goals.
Use Workstudy to complete time studies of warehouse processes.
Learn and use PowerBI for analysis and reporting to support continuous improvement.
Analyze Labor Management System (LMS) data to identify productivity gaps and collaborate with Operations to implement process changes.
Participate in Lean ONE Events and help the site Lean champion sustain results.
Take ownership of a continuous improvement project under supervisor guidance, follow the DMAIC process, and present findings and solutions to Operations and Engineering.
Assist with developing and documenting Standard Operating Procedures for the Distribution Operation.
Update existing AutoCAD drawings of designated sites to accurately reflect their current operational setup.
Integrate generative AI tools, specifically Gemini, to develop creative solutions and automate routine tasks.